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Jason Newman
In addition to performing and developing his piano playing, Jason works by day in his private home studio as a composer of classical chamber & piano music. His “Adagio for String Quartet” was premiered & recorded by Curtis University’s “Astral Artists” String Quartet, at West Chester University, April 2014. His “motion-prelude” for solo piano was premiered by West Chester University pianist and professor, Dr. Carl Cranmer at the university in the spring of 2010. In 2008, his “sonata for piano” (commissioned work) was premiered by acclaimed Philadelphia classical pianist, Matthew Bengtson. In the fall of 2003, his “preludes for piano” (opus 1), were premiered by classical pianist Gary Gress, at the “concert for new music” series in Philadelphia, PA. He also maintains a full roster of private students, teaching piano repertoire, improvisation and composition throughout the greater Chester County and Philadelphia areas.
From 2004-2006, Jason worked as a keyboardist and co-composer with the original, modern rock band, Vista, based in Philadelphia, PA. The band performed throughout the northeast at a variety of venues, clubs & universities most notably in Philadelphia and in New York City. Vista released their debut album entitled ‘Waterful’ in 2006. Band members included Philadelphia singer-songwriter & guitarist, Andrew Lipke, brother & lead guitarist, Phil Newman, bassist, Mike Wittrien & drummer, Chris Loser.
Along with many collaborations with performers and composers, Jason has studied and mentored with David Bennett Thomas, Ron Thomas, Thomas Strohman, Dr. Scott Eggert, Dr. Dennis Sweigert, Andy Roberts, Jim Ridl, Phil Markowitz, Dr. Mark Rimple, Dr. Van Stiefel & Dr. Rob Maggio. Most recently, Jason has continued his jazz improvisation & composition studies with NYC internationally acclaimed jazz pianist & composer, Kevin Hays.
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Scott Yanow, Jazz Journalist/Historian
“Through its pristine piano tone and the stunning counterpoint of its three instruments, this trio’s debut album stands out as one of the best new, local releases in jazz music. With the aid of a fantastically diverse color palette of tonality and emotion, the group traces ever-changing landscapes both friendly and frightening. The musicians’ melodic agility is challenged only by their impeccable clarity, leaving all soft focus purely to the music itself. A grandiose exploration.”
Primary Instrument
Piano
Location
Philadelphia
Credentials/Background
Jason has been teaching piano repertoire, theory, jazz improvisation and composition privately since 2002 and maintains a full roster of students. He has taught students of all ages and levels in the greater Chester County and Main Line areas outside Philadelphia, PA. Jason is now offering private online lessons. For all inquiries about private lessons, please contact Jason thru his website for more details.
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson